# Best Server Side Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 9 server side plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Tagging, Pirsch Analytics, AJAX Manufactory.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Tagging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tagging/) | 500+ | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [Pirsch Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pirsch-analytics/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 10, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [AJAX Manufactory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-manufactory/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 28, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [schubwerk Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/schubwerk/) | 70+ | — | Jun 5, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [Pagemetrics for Matomo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagemetrics-for-matomo/) | <10 | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Easy Server Side Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jacht-easy-server-side-tracking/) | <10 | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Nofliq Server-Side A/B Testing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nofliq-server-side-ab-testing/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 8 | [Narrativva SEM Integration for Seznam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/narrativva-sem-integration-for-seznam/) | <10 | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Qreuz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qreuz/) | <10 | — | Apr 1, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular server side plugin for WordPress?
Tagging is the most popular server side plugin with 500+ active installs and a 0/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many server side plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 9 plugins tagged “server side” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these server side plugins actively maintained?
4 of the top 9 server side plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/server-side/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:55 UTC by PageForge